Settlement: When a load is applied on the ground, it increases the vertical effective stress. This stress increases the vertical strain in the soil. This increase in … [Read more...] about Definition of Settlement and Subsidence
Soil Mechanics 2
Definition of Effective stress and Pore water pressure
Effective stress: The stress carried by the solid particles or the solid portion of the soil is known as effective stress. … [Read more...] about Definition of Effective stress and Pore water pressure
Sources of stresses in the ground | Geostatic and Induced stresses
Sources of stresses in the ground The sources of stresses at any point in the ground will be evaluated by knowing about the location, magnitude and direction of the forces that causes them at … [Read more...] about Sources of stresses in the ground | Geostatic and Induced stresses
Pre loading technique of ground improvement
Pre loading technique of ground improvement: In 1940’s the technique of pre loading was developed and is mainly was used in the projects connected to highways. But now a days this technique was found … [Read more...] about Pre loading technique of ground improvement
Deep compaction of in-situ foundation soil by compaction piles
Deep compaction of in-situ foundation soil by compaction piles: In this method for the compaction of the sandy soils volume displaced piles are … [Read more...] about Deep compaction of in-situ foundation soil by compaction piles